Offences Aggravated by Prejudice (2009) Lord Advocate’s Guidelines

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions

Question:
Why do hate crimes occur?

Answer:
Hate crimes often occur as a result of prejudice and ignorance. A lack of understanding about differences among people...

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What does the Procurator Fiscal say about hate crime?

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The Procurator Fiscal’s stance on hate crime is the same as the government and other agencies. The Fiscal...

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What happens after I make a report to the police?

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The police carry out an initial crime investigation. If they believe they have enough evidence to support a prosecution...

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Question:
How often do hate crimes occur?

Answer:
It’s difficult to be really accurate about how frequently hate crimes occur. This is because the most reliable...

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